Teaching Evaluations

Medical Terminology at Saddleback College

• "I really enjoyed this class. It was very demanding for a class where the only requirement is memorizing words. However, I have never taken a class where the professor put so much effort in to the structure and organization for a class. This class is meant to prepare people for a career in the medical field. In order to be successful, one has to be committed and disciplined. I feel this class is a great introduction into developing other necessary skills to be successful in the medical field. This class was not simply memorization. I respect the effort that Professor Do put into this class. You won't find another teacher who cares enough to put that much effort into an introductory level class in terms of online lectures and discussion boards. Yes, there are a lot of rules to follow and particular ways to do things. However, if you can't follow simple instructions that are clearly detailed, don't take this class. I felt that this class not only taught me medical terminology, but Professor Do helped develop some outstanding study habits that will transfer into my professional career."
• "I love that the professor is extremely organized and provides great resourcesite. Although the class itself is not easy it really helps to have a good professor."
• "I graduated UCI in 2012 and I have to say that this course was one of the most strenuous and challenging courses I've taken. Additionally, it has been one of the most informative and rewarding."
• "I just wanted to thank you for a great course in Medical Terminology. I feel I am super prepared now for my anatomy course this summer (8 weeks of accelerated info! Yikes!). I am so thankful that I took Medical Terminology first before any other health classes or field work as it has given me the confidence to understand what's going on around me. Perfect example. I had my first OT observation session at Loma Linda this past week. One of the clients was talking about how she had had a laminectomy. Bingo! I knew exactly what that was right off the bat thanks to your class. It's very empowering."
• "I really enjoyed your class. Very well organized and explained. I appreciated your availability for an in class and out of class questions or concerns."
• "I found this class very beneficial to my future career as a PA. I now have a thorough understanding of medical terminology and can read medical terms without feeling intimidated. The examples in class were very helpful in remembering the material."
• "The class was taught well. Exams were fair. Awesome "prep" for Anatomy and Physiology. Thank you."
• "Thank you so much for a fun and challenging class."
• "Your class is fun and engaging. I have enjoy my class with you. Keep up the good work =)."
• "Class was run well. I thought you explained a lot of concepts well & gave examples that made things easier to understand. Thanks! :) "
• "Great class / Thanks I learned a lot!"
• "Thank you for a wonderful semester. Ive learned so much and I can tell that med term has even helped me at my medical job."

Saddleback College

In his first teaching assignment in the Division, Mr. Do demonstrated knowledge of the subject matter and a highly interactive and engaging teaching style. [He] is to be commended for his interactive teaching style that is highly engaging--in a subject in which engaging students can be challenging. He is also to be commended for taking the initiative to integrate Blackboard into the course.

Mr. Do is clearly knowledgeable regarding the primary subject matter (Medical Terminology) and is also well versed in the clinical applications of terms addressed in class. This knowledge adds greatly to the course. Syllabus contains clear descriptions of the course and course expectations--all of which are quite clear. He handles--and encourages-- questions, and does so easily and correctly without apparent need to refer to notes.

His interactive lecture style continuously involved the students who were clearly engaged. This is particularly important in a course such as Medical Terminology which can easily be 'dis'-engaging. The class was extremely interactive and the instructor 'challenged' the student to think and relate seemingly esoteric terms to realistic applications. He took the initiative to utilize Blackboard--which has not traditionally been the case for this course.

His Socratic style, his challenges to the students, and his use of student 'teams' foster critical thinking--particularly about relationships between the medical terminology being studied to realistic applications of these terms. Tolerance of differing student perspectives was well demonstrated during the observational period through his acceptance of differing viewpoints and his willingness to consider their application to the topic under discussion.

Irvine Valley College

"Mr. Do has an excellent command of the course concepts and is able to effectively incorporate examples to reinforce those concepts. Mr. Do's syllabus is very comprehensive and interpretable. It provides students with an excellent overview of the course contents, exam format and grading system, and student conduct. He is exceptional in his level of preparedness for his course. Clearly he puts considerable time outside the classroom to prepare for the lab. Mr. Do effectively utilizes both traditional and innovative methods and instructional technologies. He encourages students to ask questions during class and meets with students on a one-on-one basis to discuss their performance in the course. Mr. Do works equally well and in a personable, outgoing manner with all of his students.

Mr. Do is an exceptional instructional asset to the program and the institution. His level of commitment to his course and his students is noteworthy. IVC is fortunate to have him on our instructional staff."

"Tu arrived early to setup and make some preliminary drawings on the whiteboard. He played music to relax the environment as students entered the lab. And started lecturing promptly. His lectures used a combination of powerpoint slides and the white board to present material to students. He was enthusiastic about the material and clearly new the subject. He kept the students engaged, often asking them questions throughout his introduction."